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Denkyira chieftaincy dispute and security tension

Overview

Tensions have escalated in the Denkyira Traditional Area following a dispute between two rival factions. In late August 2026, the Central Regional Security Council (REGSEC) suspended all chieftaincy installations and restricted Akwasidae rituals to palace grounds in Dunkwa-On-Offin to maintain public peace. Security personnel were deployed to monitor the palaces of the feuding groups.

By mid-September 2026, the Denkyira Traditional Council intensified its grievances, demanding the removal of the District Chief Executive for Upper Denkyira West, Isaac Nsiah, and the Central North Regional Police Commander, DCOP Abraham Acquaye. The Council accused these officials of undermining traditional authority and meddling in chieftaincy affairs. Specifically, they alleged that police prevented the paramount chief, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV, from performing sacred river rites while providing armed protection to a different local leader at the same location. The Council warned that the continued presence of these officials could threaten regional stability.

Entities

Dunkwa-On-Offin · Isaac Nsiah · Central Regional Security Council · Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere · Odeefo Boa Amponsem IV

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Denkyira Traditional Council demands removal of DCE and police commander

    The Denkyira Traditional Council is demanding the removal of the Upper Denkyira West DCE and a regional police commander, accusing them of interfering in chieftaincy matters and blocking sacred rituals.

  2. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Denkyira chieftaincy installations suspended by REGSEC

    Ghana's REGSEC has suspended all chieftaincy installations and restricted Akwasidae celebrations to palace grounds in the Denkyira Traditional Area to manage security tensions between rival factions.

Sources

adomonline.com · ashantireport.com · chale.news · ghanaguardian.com · ghanamma.com · myjoyonline.com · oyerepafmonline.com · thechronicle.com.gh